Welcome to GuitarGenie
A handy reference for guitar nuts of all levels — totally free to use and it works offline when installed. Use the search bar above, or jump straight in below...
The Instrument
Guitar Anatomy
Every part named, on acoustic and electric.
History
From the first plucked strings to the modern solid body.
Tonewoods
Which timbers go where, and what they do to the sound.
Setup & Care
Relief, action and intonation — and the jobs to leave to a tech.
Guitar Types
Acoustic, classical, electric, bass and the shapes between.
Strings & Tuning
Restring any guitar, then get it properly in tune.
The Music
Chords, Notes & Scales
Chord shapes, the fretboard mapped out, and the scales built from it.
Circle of Fifths
See which keys and chords sound right together.
Strumming & Rhythm
Patterns that move in time with a built-in metronome.
Metronome
Set a tempo and play to it. Start slow, speed up as it settles.
Fingerpicking
Thumb, fingers and Travis picking, with patterns to work through.
Printable Tab Sheets
Blank tab and chord paper, ready to print.
Practice
Finger exercises for every level, and how to sit and stand.
Everything Else
Amps
Choosing one, using one, and keeping feedback out of it.
Accessories
Plectrums, capos, slides, leads, straps and the rest of the kit bag.
Pedals & Effects
What each effect does, and the order to put them in.
Buying & Selling
What to look for, what to pay, and how to move one on.
Mastery Calculator
Picture your progress towards ten thousand hours.
Glossary
Every term explained, each linked to the section that covers it.
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